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mark p

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Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« on: December 20, 2019, 02:20:53 PM »
the fallout from Ford v Ferrari continues. This Hagerty article tells the story of the first two [prototype] Tigers, at that time code-named "Thunderbolt":
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/12/04/before-le-mans-ken-miles-and-carroll-shelby-built-first-sunbeam-tigers?fbclid=IwAR3rAykB_S2TuVnFSCKipNNgPinkzv3lQCjKN_oqD-9kwxkgsZTHyUjpazk

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Re: Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2019, 02:58:49 PM »
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.

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Re: Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2019, 03:15:29 PM »
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.

- Phillip


Yes, and a unique writing style, like he's just talking to you.

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Re: Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2019, 04:15:26 PM »
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.

- Phillip


Yes, and a unique writing style, like he's just talking to you.

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Re: Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2019, 08:35:59 PM »
They always forget Lew Spencer also raced an Alpine with some success.

How many times has Thunderbolt been used?
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Re: Miles - Shelby - Tiger
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2019, 06:17:13 PM »
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.
- Phillip

thanks for the tip... found it on ebay & ordered  :)
"I don't know what the world may need, but a V8 engine's a good start for me" (from Teen Angst by the band "Cracker")

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